The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi #314 Performative Kindness with Julio Torres
Sep 23, 2025
Julio Torres, a comedian and writer known for his HBO series Fantasmas and his show Color Theories, joins to explore the quirks of alt comedy and childhood acting. He shares his amusing experiences with learning to walk straight and why he quit commercial acting. Julio laments the unchanging size of phone apps, suggesting a need for variety to spark creativity. The conversation takes a light turn as they discuss the oddities of sunsets and audience reactions during performances. Tune in for a mix of humor and insight!
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The 45-Minute Sia Performance
- Julio and Gianmarco recall Tova Silberman's 45-minute live Sia performance where Julio hydrated performers through a pit door.
- The piece was framed as an experimental alt-comedy/theater moment from around 2014–2015 and left a memorable impression.
The Podcast Is A Space For Complaint
- Gianmarco frames the podcast as a place to complain and explore the downside of things, setting the show's tone.
- This creates space for candid, often performative, storytelling and reflection.
Recording A Partner's Night Terrors
- Gianmarco shares recorded footage of his girlfriend Tova's night terrors, including a clip where she panics about passports.
- He explains the ritual: record when she falls asleep, playback for context, and always get her consent before sharing.
